Anambra State

Anambra State is a state in southeastern Nigeria, with Awka serving as the capital. Named for the Anambra River, the state is mostly (98%) inhabited by the Igbo people, and it is rich in natural gas, crude oil, bauxite, ceramic, and arable soil; it has the lowest poverty rate in the country due to its natural resources. In 2006, Anambra State had a population of 4,177,828 people.